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Land Rover LR3

259 federal complaints across 5 model years (2005-2009) ยท 6 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Land Rover LR3. Hover a bar for the count.

2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2005 Land Rover LR3 - 149 complaints
  2. 2006 Land Rover LR3 - 74 complaints
  3. 2007 Land Rover LR3 - 21 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2006 Land Rover LR3 - 74 complaints
  2. 2005 Land Rover LR3 - 149 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Suspension
41
Power train
29
Electrical system
29
Tires
25
Fuel system
24
Engine & cooling
16

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2009 Land Rover LR340
2008 Land Rover LR3110
2007 Land Rover LR3210
2006 Land Rover LR3745
2005 Land Rover LR31494

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
08V2480002005-2006SteeringLAND ROVER IS RECALLING 37,142 MY 2005-2006 LR3 AND RANGE ROVER SPORT VEHICLES. RELATIVE MOTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL HUB AND/OR THE STEERING COLUMN COWL WITH THE CLOCKSPRING,
07V0110002005-2006Fuel System, GasolineSOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A
06V1310002005-2006Electrical SystemCERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION.' WHEN THE IGNITION IS SWITCHED OFF, AFTER A PERIOD OF TIM
05V5020002006Power TrainCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
05V5010002006Seat BeltsCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A INCORRECTLY BUILT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MOUNTINGS.
05V3760002005Fuel System, GasolineSOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE FUEL TANKS THAT CONTAIN AN INTERNAL BREATHER PIPE THAT WAS NOT MADE TO SPECIFICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE SWELLING AND CRACKING OF A